Physical Control in Care Training Manual - Independent Advisory ...

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CAREAPPROACHThe member of staff approaches the young person on the floor andkneels down facing the upper body/head of the young person.HANDS/ARMSThe member of staff’s lead hand pushes the young person’s near armacross the young person’s body. The member of staff’s lead handcontinues its move across the young person’s body and travelsbetween the young person’s arms to cradle the far side of the youngperson’s head.The member of staff’s near hand maintains the position of the youngperson’s near arm across the body and assists with rolling the youngperson onto their side. The young person is now facing away fromthe member of staff. Having rolled the young person onto their sidethe member of staff’s trailing hand cradles the near rear side of theyoung person’s head.BODY POSITIONThe member of staff facing away from the young person adopts aseated position. The member of staff makes and maintains contactwith their near hip and lower back with the young person’s rear upperback/shoulder area.The members of staff’s legs are bent in a forward running positionwith the lower leg leading.The member of staff’s head is lowered onto the young person’s nearshoulder and upper arm to complete the hold.MOVINGIf the young person moves around on the floor, the member of staffretains the hold and moves systematically with the young person andcontinuously checks medical signs and symptoms of the youngperson.© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 201091